Cost Engineer

Introduction : Brunel are looking for a highly skilled Cost Engineer to join one of our major global clients within their project teams; Start date: ASAP; Location: Schiedam

Duration: 12 Month Contract Description :

As a Cost Engineer you Will be:

• Acquire advanced knowledge of potential expenditures in order to identify potential overruns early enough for the Project Manager to take proactive' corrective actions as required, Analyze project expenditure and develop cost trending;
• Analyze all available data to determine cause of overruns' under runs;
• Create a cost conscious atmosphere so that all persons working on a project are aware of how their activities impact the project cost including all applicable Contractual issues;
• Actively build partnerships and work collaboratively with others within the project team (Planning, Contracts, Purchasing, Engineering, Construction and Accounting team members) to get commercial and technical input and in the end meet shared objectives;
• Apply and adapt corporate cost control methodology to the project;
• Establish the initial Budget including all relevant technical , cost data and assumptions from the Estimating phase;
• Minimize project costs by looking at all activities from a cost reduction point of view;
• Prepare cost estimates for possible design' project execution changes.

You are Right for This Role if:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in a technical discipline;
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the offshore' shipbuilding industries in Estimating or Project;
• Fluent in English;
• Problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a methodical approach to work;
• Ability to analyze information and be comfortable with data;
• Solid IT skills, with good knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn specialist software;
• Excellent team working attitude, relationship-building and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet objectives and deadlines.

Offer : Organisation :

The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a methodical approach, with the ability to analyze data, adapt to IT systems, collaborate effectively in teams, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.